James Henry Kinch
Store clerk
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Son of John A. Kinch and Wynogene Kinch (née Wellington) of Thessalon Ontario Canada. Husband of Eleanor Grace Kinch (née Campbell). Marriage at Toronto on 11 October 1941.
Lancaster R5615 61 Sqn take off 23.30 RAF Syerston mission Bremen aircraft was hit by heavy (schwere) Flak and crashed near Tappenort in Delmenhorst, Niedersachsen all crew
killed. All are buried in Becklingen.
Also killed
F/S Paul Gregory
P/O William Ruddy RCAF
F/S Frank Roe
Sgt Harold Dauncey
Sgt John Grocock
Sgt Edmund Burrell
Attended Thessalon Public School 1921-1928 (High School Entrance) and also Thessalon High School 1928-1934 (Jnr. Matric). James worked for his father (John Kinch) as a clerk for six years between 1934-1940 when he left to enlist. He enjoyed several sports including Lacrosse badminton baseball tennis and skiing and his hobby was boat building.
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